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Legal Secretary

USA Jobs, Newport Coast, California, United States, 92657

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Legal Secretary Opportunity

A well-regarded and established Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced legal secretary with 5+ years of civil litigation defense background to join their team. This legal secretary opportunity is five days in office. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil defense matters. Prepare, format, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents in both state and federal courts. Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case scheduling; coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances. Maintain case files (electronic and physical), ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures. Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner. Handle billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' experience as a litigation secretary in a civil defense practice. Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, and trial preparation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management and billing systems preferred. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail. To apply, submit resumes to Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.